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Art-Net Converter

ArtNet-POE User Manual

Version 1.0

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Thank you for choosing ArtNet-POE converter. ArtNet-POE

converter uses standard Art-Net Protocol, providing

bidirectional conversion between Art-Net and DMX. It provides

user-friendly configuration tools to read and set parameter. It

is Power over Ethernet (PoE), which provides both data and

power connections in one cable, so equipment doesn't require

a separate cable for each need. What’s more, it supports the

Remote Device Management (RDM) protocol, facilitating the

remote control and modification of parameter of light fixture.

By this protocol, user could access to the fixture on software

via network.

ArtNet-POE converter supports automatic IP configuration

protocol (DHCP and BOOTP) or settings via a web browser.

With ArtNet-POE ezConfig program, users could active the

online lighting application easily within few steps. It is

user-friendly that users could finish the Setup within 30

seconds.

Complete instructions and product features, please read this

manual or visit our website at www.widmx.com .

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Content

SAFETY INFORMATION .......................... 2

STATEMENT ............................................... 3

1 INTRODUCTION ..................................... 4

1.1 FEATURES ............................................. 4

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS.................................... 5

1.3 PACKING LIS ......................................... 5

2 OPERATING GUIDE .............................. 6

2.1 CONNECT ............................................. 6

2.2 PARAMETER CONFIGURATION .............. 7

2.2.1 Set by ezConfig ............................. 7

2.2.2 Set by WEB .................................. 11

2.3 TEST ART-NET .................................... 13

3 APPLICATIONS .................................... 16

4 MAINTENANCE .................................... 17

Safety Information

Please keep the product far away from the heat. It

should be away from the heater, radiator or any other

heat source. Heat will damage and break the product,

even worse it may start a fire.

Please shutdown the product where there are slogans

like “Explosion Zone”, “May Burst Area” and “Turn off

the wireless transceiver” or somewhere such as

Hospital, Gas Station and Airport.

It may bring trouble for some medical electronic

equipment like hearing-aid and cardiac pacemaker and

so on. Please follow the warning notes and safety

instructions.

Please use the attached power adapter. It might

damage the device if using unapproved power adapter.

Statement

We will keep improving and developing our products.

We reserve the right to modify and to improve the

described item in this document without notice in

advance.

Unless otherwise provided by applicable laws, we do

not make any type or implied warranties to the accuracy,

reliability and content of it, including but not limited to

the warranties of merchantability and the purposes of

specific application.

In any case, we do not take responsibility on the loss of

data, property and revenue, or any special, incidental,

consequential or indirect damages, whether the loss

caused by any reason.

The availability of particular products may vary by

region. Please contact with your local dealer.

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1 Introduction

1.1 Features

ArtNet-POE converter uses standard Art-Net Protocol,

providing bidirectional conversion between Art-Net and DMX.

It is Power over Ethernet (PoE), which provides both data

and power connections in one cable, so equipment doesn't

require a separate cable for each need. What’s more, it

supports the Remote Device Management (RDM) protocol.

Standard Art-Net protocol

32-bit ARM Processor, DMA transfer without delay

Adaptive MDI/MDIX, through, crossover cable can work

Built-in WDT, ensure long-term stable and reliable work

Through ezConfig or web browser to read and set the

parameter.


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1.2 Specifications

Rate: 10/100 Mbps，adaptive to MDI/MDIX

Connector: 8-pin RJ45 (EtherCon)

Magnetic Isolation Protection：Built-in 1.5 KV

Power: DC 5 V or POE

Dimension：80 x 70 x 46 mm

1.3 Packing Lis

Delivery includes:

1) ArtNet-POE Converter 1pcs

2) Power Adapter 1pcs

3) User Manual 1pcs


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2 Operating Guide

2.1 Connect

1. Connect the ArtNet-POE converter to the computer

directly with a RJ45 cable or connect both of them to the

Network Switch or Ethernet HUB. With the Auto-MDIX

technology, both through, crossover cable can work;

Note: If the Network Switch does not support the PoE, it

should be powered by 5V DC.

2. In normal operation, the LNK/ACT status indicator would

turn on; when the data package is transferring, the indicator

would flash. If it is connected to the 100 Mbps network, the

Speed status indicator would turn on. Otherwise, it will turn

off.

3. Connect the converter to the fixture with a DMX cable.


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2.2 Parameter Configuration

ArtNet-POE converter could read and set the parameter by

searching via ezConfig or web browser.

2.2.1 Set by ezConfig

1. Download the ezConfig, the configuration program from

our company website. Open the ezConfig application. Its

initial screen is just like the following picture:


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Click the search button it will do a web search to

find the MAC addresses of the linked Art-Net Converters.

Choose one of the MAC addresses in the MAC address list,

and then you could read and set the parameters.

Click the Read button to show the current

setting of the Art-Net Converters. It will read the parameters

of the chosen MAC address. You could choose another

Art-Net Converters in the MAC address list to read its

parameters.

Choose one of the MAC addresses, and then

you could set the parameters as for your requirement. After

you are finishing the setting, click the Write button to save

the parameters of the Art-Net converter.

Click the Exit button or to press the Esc Key to

close the ezConfig configuration program.


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SET UP:

1. Follow the guidance of 2.1 and connect the Art-Net

converter properly. Run the ezConfig configuration program

and click the Search button to find the Art-Net Converters.

When the program finds the Art-Net converter, it will show its

MAC address in the MAC address list.


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2. Choose one of the MAC addresses in the MAC address

list. Then you could read and write the parameter of the

chosen converter. After you have set the parameter, you

could click the Read button to check whether it is saved.

3. After setting, you could open the command prompt to test

the setting. In Windows, select Start > Programs >

Accessories > Command Prompt. Then you could enter the

word ping, followed by a space, then the IP address to check

whether it works or not.

Note: Computer and the converter should in the same

subnet.


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2.2.2 Set by WEB

1. Open a web browser on the computer that is connected to

the converter. Enter the IP address of the converter into the

address bar and press Enter key. Your browser will attempt

to connect to the converter’s configuration page.


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2. Enter your password to access the configuration page.

The default password is: WiDMX. And then, you could

access to the configuration page and change the parameter

as per you requirement.


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2.3 Test Art-Net

ArtNet-POE has two operating modes: Output mode and

Input mode. In the Output mode, the status indicator of its

corresponding DMX port would turn red while in the Input

mode turn green. In the output mode, Art-Net signal that is

transferred via Ethernet would convert to DMX512 signal; in

input mode, DMX512 signal would convert to Art-Net signal

and then transfer via Ethernet.

ArtNet-POE converter is a compatible product that supports

the software application and controllers that use the Art-Net

protocol.

Here take DMX-Workshop as an example to test its output.

1. Open the DMX-Workshop™ software and then select the

Network Interface Card. (If the computer only one Network

Interface Card, this window will not appear.)


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2. Click OK button and it will have the following

interface.


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3. Click the Preset button to enter the DMX output page.

Select Art-Net Manual > Enter the IP address of the Art-Net

converter > Select the Sin-Uni > Click On. Then the

computer will start to transfer Art-Net signal and convert it

into DMX signal. You can also move the slider to control the

channels.


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3 Applications

When the Art-Net Converter receives the signal via WiFi or

from the Art-Net controller, it would convert the Art-Net signal

into DMX signal. Therefore it is a perfect way to send and

receive DMX universes or to connect multiple lighting

controllers via Ethernet, especially for lighting equipment

that does not have an Art-Net protocol.


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4 Maintenance

Please storage and use the device within required

temperature. Device may damage if the temperature is

too high or too low.

The device is not water-proof. Please keep the item and

its accessories dry. Please do not use it in bathroom or

other place with high humidity. Do not let water or other

liquid seep into the device, or it may be damaged.

Do not place and use the device in dusty place.

Please use a soft, slightly moist cloth to clean the outer

case. Never use alcohol, acetone or other similar

solvent to clean it.

Please do not attempt to take apart the device and

repair it by yourself. If the device is detected, please

contact with the dealer as soon as possible

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